Jaguars Eye Patriots' Christian Barmore Trade
Jacksonville is reportedly a possible destination for New England defensive tackle Christian Barmore as the team looks to fill a depth need.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Football
The Jacksonville Jaguars are being urged to trade for New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore after injury to DaVon Hamilton created a need on the interior defensive line. Barmore has fallen to third in the Patriots' defensive tackle rotation, and the Patriots have listened to offers from other teams.
Why it matters
Jacksonville's defensive tackle depth is thin with Hamilton injured, and Barmore has become expendable in New England. A deal would give the Jaguars an immediate interior option at a projected cost of about a fourth-round pick.
Barmore signed a four-year, $84 million extension in 2024 and has about $41 million left over two seasons beyond 2026 with no dead cap after this season. The projected trade cost is about a fourth-round pick, though the final terms remain unconfirmed.
The players
Christian Barmore
Barmore is a New England Patriots defensive tackle and former first-round pick who has been discussed as a trade candidate.
DaVon Hamilton
Hamilton is a Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle whose injury created the need for interior line depth.
New England Patriots
The Patriots are the NFL franchise that has listened to trade offers for Barmore as he has fallen down their rotation.
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jaguars are the NFL franchise seeking defensive tackle help after Hamilton's injury.
The details
Barmore, a first-round pick in 2021, missed most of the 2024 season with blood clots and has returned with less impact. The Jaguars would have to acquire him through a trade before the deadline, and the Patriots have already talked with other clubs about moving him.
Timeline
2021: Barmore selected in the first round of the NFL Draft.
2024: Barmore signed a four-year, $84 million extension and missed most of the season.
2026 trade deadline: Jacksonville could complete a deal for Barmore.
After the 2026 season: DaVon Hamilton becomes a free agent.
Season Trajectory
Barmore was a first-round pick in 2021 whose $84 million extension in 2024 now looks expensive against his third-string standing in New England. Jacksonville's pursuit reflects how an injury to a depth player can push a mid-season team toward a modest trade for a veteran interior defender.
A Barmore trade would add an immediate interior rotation option for Jacksonville, which may matter for fantasy and roster decisions before the deadline. Fans tracking the Jaguars' defensive line should watch for news from New England before the trade window closes.
The takeaway
Injuries and rotation changes can quickly turn a depth player into a trade target, so teams with thin lines often move early before the deadline. Readers following the Jaguars should track roster moves around the 2026 trade window.
What happens next
The NFL trade deadline in 2026 is the key date for any deal involving Barmore, and Hamilton's contract expires after the season.
Further reading
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